'''Stockton''' is a city in the [[San Joaquin Valley]] in northern [[California]].

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'''Stockton'''[http://www.visitstockton.org] is a city in the [[San Joaquin Valley]] in northern [[California]].

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Located on the San Joaquin Delta, Stockton is the world's most inland natural port and was previously a major port city. One of the larger cities along I-5 through the Central Valley, it is a convenient stop and offers a variety of restaurants and accommodations for road-trippers. There are several shopping centers and movie theaters and one art museum but few major attractions.

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Located on the [http://www.californiadelta.org/ San Joaquin Delta], Stockton is referred to as “a surprisingly exotic destination” by [http://www.viamagazine.com/ Via Magazine] (AAA). Stockton welcomes you with wonderful shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities. A long-time arts city, Stockton features wonderful live theatre, premier musical performances, multiple art galleries, and a world-renowned museum. With four professional sports teams playing hockey, soccer, football and baseball at our Downtown Stockton Events Center, you can always find a family-friendly game to attend. More than twenty hotels are available to accommodate your stay and a rich variety of restaurants are sure to please your palate. So take a stroll down the Miracle Mile, enjoy world-class farmers markets or sip zinfandel in the surrounding [http://visitlodi.com/ Lodi] wine region and enjoy your stay in Stockton.

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The poem "Casey at the Bat," about the losing baseball team, "the Mudville Nine" may be a reference to Stockton, which was referred to as Mudville in its earlier years.

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It is recommended that individuals exercise some caution when on foot, especially at night. Its location on I-5 also means there is a substantial potential for drug trafficking through the city. Stockton has a bad reputation including gang violence and home to the nation's first school massacre however for the past few years, Stockton has worked very hard at improving its downtown area as well as its reputation. [http://stockton2020.org/2009/06/17/stocktons-crime-rate-second-in-california/]

==Get in==

==Get in==

===By car===

===By car===

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Stockton is conveniently located in central California between Interstate 5 and State Highway 99. Stockton is just north of Interstate 205. State Routes 26, 4 and 88 also intersect with Stockton.

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Stockton is in central California between Interstate 5 and State Highway 99. Stockton is just north of Interstate 205. State Routes 26, 4 and 88 also intersect with Stockton.

* From the [[San Francisco]] [[Bay Area (California)|Bay Area]], take Interstate 580 to 205 east then merge north onto Interstate 5.

* From the [[San Francisco]] [[Bay Area (California)|Bay Area]], take Interstate 580 to 205 east then merge north onto Interstate 5.

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===By air===

===By air===

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'''Stockton Metropolitan Airport''' ({{IATA|SCK}}) [http://www.co.san-joaquin.ca.us/airport/] is a small airport that is served only by [http://www.allegiantair.com Allegiant Air]. Larger airports with more connections are located in [[Sacramento]] and the [[San Francisco Bay Area]].

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'''Stockton Metropolitan Airport''' ({{IATA|SCK}}) [http://www.co.san-joaquin.ca.us/airport/] is a small airport that is served only by Allegiant Air [http://www.allegiantair.com]. Larger airports with more connections are located in [[Sacramento]] and the [[San Francisco Bay Area]]. Unfortunately, the Sacramento airport is on the far northwest side (about 60 miles), rather than between the two cities. Allow plenty of time during the morning and evening commute. Oakland is about 10 miles further.

===By train===

===By train===

Stockton is served by two train stations. ACE Rail and Amtrak serves the Cabral Station at 949 E Channel St, and Amtrak also serves Stockton's main train depot at 735 S. San Joaquin St.

Stockton is served by two train stations. ACE Rail and Amtrak serves the Cabral Station at 949 E Channel St, and Amtrak also serves Stockton's main train depot at 735 S. San Joaquin St.

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===By bus===

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Greyhound has a station here

===By boat===

===By boat===

==Get around==

==Get around==

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Stockton offers regional transit throughout Stockton via the San Joaquin RTD Express buses and the Downtown Trolleys. The next best thing to do is rent a car.

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Stockton offers regional transit throughout Stockton via the San Joaquin RTD Express buses and the Downtown Trolleys. The best option, however, is to travel by car.

==See==

==See==

California's largest inland seaport just south of the crosstown highway. Downtown Stockton has had many new additions including a new ball park (Stockton Ports), stockton arena, Bob Hope Theater and other attractions. Stockton may not be a destination but it's not a bad place to stay at on your way somewhere else.

California's largest inland seaport just south of the crosstown highway. Downtown Stockton has had many new additions including a new ball park (Stockton Ports), stockton arena, Bob Hope Theater and other attractions. Stockton may not be a destination but it's not a bad place to stay at on your way somewhere else.

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Be careful around the port area as the police are known to accost anyone looking around or taking photos.

==Do==

==Do==

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Stockton has outstanding recreational opportunities. Stockton is within close proximity to world famous scenic attractions including the California Coast, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park. The community offers many local recreational opportunities such as professional sports teams , an olympic size ice rink, and the Delta, which provides thousands of miles of waterways for water skiing, sailing and other water activities. There are also many opportunities to enjoy music, theater, dance, literary events, and other cultural and entertainment activities throughout the year. The City has its own symphony and opera company and hosts the popular Asparagus Festival annually. The San Joaquin Film Society also hosts several film events including a 10-day International Film Festival each year. This is a must-do event if you are in town in February.

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Stockton has some recreational opportunities available. Stockton is within a few hours' drive of the California Coast, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park and can serve as a rest or rendez-vous point on the way to these locations. The community offers many local recreational opportunities such as professional and college sports teams, an ice rink, and the Delta, which provides thousands of miles of waterways for water skiing, sailing and other water activities. There are also many opportunities to enjoy local music, theater, dance troupes and other cultural activities throughout the year. Stockton has its own symphony and opera company and hosts the Asparagus Festival annually, celebrating the town's agricultural history. The San Joaquin Film Society also hosts a 10-day International Film Festival each year.

If travelling to Stockton with children, be sure to visit:

If travelling to Stockton with children, be sure to visit:

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* <do name="Pixie Woods" url="http://www.stocktongov.com/pixiewoods/" address="in Louis Park" directions="take Monte Diablo exit and go west to Occidental, turn left at Shimizu, parking lot is on the right &mdash; look for the rainbow gates" phone="+1 209 937-8206">Stockton's own fairyland for the "young in age and the young at heart". In the movie ''This is Spinal Tap'', Pixie Woods was the venue for a performance whose billboard proclaimed "Puppet Show <small>and Spinal Tap.</small>"</do>

* <do name="Pixie Woods" url="http://www.stocktongov.com/pixiewoods/" address="in Louis Park" directions="take Monte Diablo exit and go west to Occidental, turn left at Shimizu, parking lot is on the right &mdash; look for the rainbow gates" phone="+1 209 937-8206">Stockton's own fairyland for the "young in age and the young at heart". In the movie ''This is Spinal Tap'', Pixie Woods was the venue for a performance whose billboard proclaimed "Puppet Show <small>and Spinal Tap.</small>"</do>

Stockton is home to University of the Pacific[http://web.pacific.edu/] and Delta College [http://www.deltacollege.edu/], a part of the California Community College system as well as an extension branch of CSU Stanislaus[http://www.csustan.edu/stockton/].

==Buy==

==Buy==

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Sherwood and Weberstown mall have the best shopping in San Joaquin county. Pacific Avenue's section south of Country Club Blvd. dubbed "Miracle Mile" has plenty of specialty shops and hair styling businesses. Lincoln Center in north Stockton offers high end specialty and boutique shopping.

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Sherwood and Weberstown mall have the best shopping in Stockton. Pacific Avenue's section south of Country Club Blvd., an urban revival area dubbed "Miracle Mile," has specialty shops and hair styling businesses.

Stockton is known to have a very high crime rate and often makes the "most dangerous" list in rankings for cities of its size. Common sense is helpful in determining whether an area is safe to explore on foot or not and the transition between relatively safe areas and relatively dangerous ones are often quite abrupt. It is strongly recommended to avoid most areas at night if you are on foot, with an exception for some large, well lit and heavily trafficked shopping centers. The area also has very high rates of car theft and has at times been called "the car theft capital of the world," so always lock your car and keep valuables out of sight.[http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050721/NEWS01/507210308/1001/ARCHIVE]

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Revision as of 15:09, 14 August 2012

Located on the San Joaquin Delta, Stockton is the world's most inland natural port and was previously a major port city. One of the larger cities along I-5 through the Central Valley, it is a convenient stop and offers a variety of restaurants and accommodations for road-trippers. There are several shopping centers and movie theaters and one art museum but few major attractions.

The poem "Casey at the Bat," about the losing baseball team, "the Mudville Nine" may be a reference to Stockton, which was referred to as Mudville in its earlier years.

It is recommended that individuals exercise some caution when on foot, especially at night. Its location on I-5 also means there is a substantial potential for drug trafficking through the city. Stockton has a bad reputation including gang violence and home to the nation's first school massacre however for the past few years, Stockton has worked very hard at improving its downtown area as well as its reputation. [1]

By air

Stockton Metropolitan Airport (IATA: SCK) [2] is a small airport that is served only by Allegiant Air [3]. Larger airports with more connections are located in Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area. Unfortunately, the Sacramento airport is on the far northwest side (about 60 miles), rather than between the two cities. Allow plenty of time during the morning and evening commute. Oakland is about 10 miles further.

By train

Stockton is served by two train stations. ACE Rail and Amtrak serves the Cabral Station at 949 E Channel St, and Amtrak also serves Stockton's main train depot at 735 S. San Joaquin St.

By bus

Greyhound has a station here

By boat

Get around

Stockton offers regional transit throughout Stockton via the San Joaquin RTD Express buses and the Downtown Trolleys. The best option, however, is to travel by car.

See

California's largest inland seaport just south of the crosstown highway. Downtown Stockton has had many new additions including a new ball park (Stockton Ports), stockton arena, Bob Hope Theater and other attractions. Stockton may not be a destination but it's not a bad place to stay at on your way somewhere else.

Be careful around the port area as the police are known to accost anyone looking around or taking photos.

Do

Stockton has some recreational opportunities available. Stockton is within a few hours' drive of the California Coast, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park and can serve as a rest or rendez-vous point on the way to these locations. The community offers many local recreational opportunities such as professional and college sports teams, an ice rink, and the Delta, which provides thousands of miles of waterways for water skiing, sailing and other water activities. There are also many opportunities to enjoy local music, theater, dance troupes and other cultural activities throughout the year. Stockton has its own symphony and opera company and hosts the Asparagus Festival annually, celebrating the town's agricultural history. The San Joaquin Film Society also hosts a 10-day International Film Festival each year.

If travelling to Stockton with children, be sure to visit:

Children's Museum of Stockton, 402 W. Weber (near the downtown waterfront, two blocks west of Center Street), ☎+1 209 465-4386, [4]. $4.50 per person, under two years free.

Pixie Woods, in Louis Park (take Monte Diablo exit and go west to Occidental, turn left at Shimizu, parking lot is on the right — look for the rainbow gates), ☎+1 209 937-8206, [5]. Stockton's own fairyland for the "young in age and the young at heart". In the movie This is Spinal Tap, Pixie Woods was the venue for a performance whose billboard proclaimed "Puppet Show and Spinal Tap."

Stockton Ports, 404 West Fremont Street, ☎(209) 644-1900. The local California League minor league baseball team and affiliate of the Oakland Athletics.

Learn

Stockton is home to University of the Pacific[6] and Delta College [7], a part of the California Community College system as well as an extension branch of CSU Stanislaus[8].

Buy

Sherwood and Weberstown mall have the best shopping in Stockton. Pacific Avenue's section south of Country Club Blvd., an urban revival area dubbed "Miracle Mile," has specialty shops and hair styling businesses.

Stay safe

Stockton is known to have a very high crime rate and often makes the "most dangerous" list in rankings for cities of its size. Common sense is helpful in determining whether an area is safe to explore on foot or not and the transition between relatively safe areas and relatively dangerous ones are often quite abrupt. It is strongly recommended to avoid most areas at night if you are on foot, with an exception for some large, well lit and heavily trafficked shopping centers. The area also has very high rates of car theft and has at times been called "the car theft capital of the world," so always lock your car and keep valuables out of sight.[18]